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How can we diagnose Sinusitis ?

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Diagnosis is obtained after complete medical and physical evaluation. The diagnosis is typically made by looking inside the nose with a flexible rubber or rigid steel tube called an endoscope. X-ray of sinuses, which will show thickening of the membrane lining and clouding by accumulation of fluid in the sinuses. Advanced x-rays such as computed tomography may be required. Rhinoscopy, a procedure for directly looking in the back of the nasal passages with a small flexible fiber optic tube, may be used to directly look at the sinus openings and check for obstruction. It may sometimes be necessary to perform a needle aspiration of a sinus to confirm the diagnosis of sinusitis and to determine the bacteria causing it.

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Posted by: sinaranlist(Guest) Posted on: 09/14/2011

There are a few home remedies to relieve sinus infection. The use of apple cider vinegar has proven to do wonders for sinusitis. Good information and guidance are available at Health wellness blog on sinus infection relief -http://healthandwellness.cu.cc

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 04/12/2007

I've had chronic sinusitis for years. It's caused anosmia where I cannot smell or taste anything. I have a blog on this at http://www.anosmia-blog.blogspot.com

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